#Sri Lanka
The putsch to tame the watchdogs:System change or system capture?
By Vox Civis Eight months is a long time for a constitutional democracy to leave its chief financial watchdog leaderless. In Sri Lanka,...
Significant foreign assistance is yet to come – Ravi K.
MP Ravi Karunanayake has called for strong commitment by people’s representatives and top-level state institutions to revive the country from its economic woes...
University teachers warn of union action over UGC’s interventions
University teachers have warned of definite union action in the coming week if the University Grants Commission did not halt its interventions into...
JVP stations spies against 2 provincial governors?
The JVP has stationed two of its activists as secretaries to spy on two provincial governors, claimed London-based journalist Uvindu Kurukulasuriya. He said...
Moratuwa mayor transfers employee after failing to obtain sexual bribe
The NPP Moratuwa mayor has been accused by a female municipal employee of having solicited a sexual bribe, failing which, he had given...
Central Bank fines seven firms for anti-money laundering lapses
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has imposed a combined Rs. 9.5 million fine on seven companies, including two banks, two non-bank...
Sri Lanka reports highest elephant mortality in South Asia
Sri Lanka has recorded the highest elephant deaths in South Asia, despite having a far smaller population than India, wildlife officials said. The...
NPP-controlled Hikkaduwa Urban Council budget defeated for third time
The budget of the Hikkaduwa Urban Council, controlled by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated for a third time on Thursday...
